The substitution effect argues that a consumer
A. will always use the additional purchasing power from a price decrease to purchase more of both goods.
B. will not purchase more of a good when its price falls.
C. will purchase less of both goods if his or her real income increases.
D. will purchase more of a good that has become relatively cheaper, and less of a good that has become relatively more expensive.
Answer: D
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